City Council Member, District 2
Term: 2024-2027
509.564.4569
pdillon@spokanecity.org
Paul has proudly lived in District 2 for more than two decades. He and his wife, Tiffany, recently welcomed their daughter, Hazel, into the world. They live in the East Central neighborhood and can often be seen walking their dogs, Walter and Fern, down Perry Street. Paul deeply loves Spokane, starting his first job with the City in the Spokane Parks Department in 2006. He co-founded and launched Down To Earth in 2007, an environmental advocacy and sustainability news site that the Spokesman-Review published.
As past Vice President of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood Greater Washington and North Idaho, Paul led and managed grassroots efforts to organize, empower, and mobilize communities to take action for exceptional healthcare services, honest education, and fearless advocacy.
In 2009, Paul began working with former District 2 Council Member Jon Snyder. Paul was instrumental in developing the Complete Streets ordinance which made sure the city built, operated, and maintained streets that enabled safe access for all, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities. In 2011, Paul headed to Olympia to work with then Representative Andy Billig. Together, they championed voter access, protecting the Spokane River, and creating a balanced budget to support working families before Representative Billig headed to the Senate.
After working with the YMCA as the Youth and Government program director, Paul moved on to Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho in 2015, where he served until elected as Spokane City Council Member for District 2.
In addition to his professional experience, Paul has a long community engagement and volunteering history. Paul remains a board member with Washington Bus. He has also previously served as a board member for the Center for Justice, Greater Spokane Progress, Washington Bikes, Pedals2People and volunteered with KYRS Thin Air Community, Terrain Spokane, Spokane Community Against Racism, Spokane River Clean Up, and Pro-Choice Washington.
In his first term as a City Council Member, Paul will serve on various boards and commissions, including Chair of the Public Safety and Community Health Committee, Spokane Transit Authority, Community Health and Human Services, Library Board, Spokane Arts, and more.
Virginia “Ginny” Ramos
vramos@spokanecity.org
| Date | Description | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0036 - Approving the 2024 Annual Action Plan component of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG grant programs and approval to enter into agreement with HUD and awarded organizations. Total anticipated grants revenue: $5,412,056. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0038 - Directing City of Spokane Planning Services to initiate climate planning that implements the requirements of HB 1181 as part of the periodic update by conducting community engagement, analyzing climate impacts, and developing and integrating climate goals and policies to build community resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0039 - To participate in the Smart Growth America Community Connectors Program to build local capacity and reconnect the 5th Avenue community in the East Central Neighborhood, and co-design projects alongside the most impacted communities for repairing the damage of divisive highway infrastructure | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0040 - Appointing members to the Housing Action Subcommittee. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36507 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Accounting and Grants Fund 1) Decrease appropriation by $85,000. A) Of the decreased appropriation, $58,000 is removed solely from base wages. B) Of the decreased appropriation, $27,000 is removed solely from associated various employee benefits. 2) Increase appropriation by $85,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $85,000 is provided solely for contractual services. B) There is no increase in the appropriation level of the Accounting and Grants fund. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36508 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund 1) Decrease appropriation by $34,155. A) Of the decreased appropriation, $34,155 is removed solely from base wages for the AOC DVITC 2023-2024 grant. 2) Increase appropriation by $34,155. A) Of the increased appropriation, $34,155 is provided solely for professional services for the AOC DVITC 2023-2024 grant. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36509 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $300,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $300,000 is provided solely for election services provided by Spokane County in 2024. B) This is an increase to the overall appropriation level in the General Fund. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36510 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund 1) Add one classified Social Response Manager position (from 1 to 2) in the CARES program. 2) Add two classified Mental Health Coordinator positions (from 0 to 2) in the CARES program. 3) Add one classified Clerk II position (from 0 to 0.5) in the CARES program. 4) Increase revenue by $500,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $500,000 is to be provided solely for interfund other general government services in the CARES program. 5) Increase appropriation by $500,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $291,200 is to be provided solely for base wages and associated employee benefits in the CARES | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36511 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund 1) Increase revenue by $130,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $130,000 is provided solely for grant revenue from Smart Growth America. 2) Increase appropriation by $130,000 A) Of the increased appropriation, $130,000 is provided solely for contractual services. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36512 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund 1) Increase revenue by $420,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $420,000 is provided solely for grant revenue from the Department of Commerce. 2) Increase appropriation by $420,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $420,000 is provided solely for contractual services. | Yea |
| 04/15/24 | Ordinance C36505 - Amending Ordinance C33671 that vacated the east 15 feet of Lacey Street from Gordon Avenue to 620 feet south. | Yea |
| 04/15/24 | Resolution 2024-0034 - Declaring Huber Technology, Inc. (Denver, NC) a sole source provider and authorizing the purchase of parts, supplies and service for SE EscaMax Fine Screen and HydroPress Washer Compactor parts for the Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility for a period of five (5) years for up to $1,100,000 without public bidding. | Yea |
| 04/15/24 | Resolution 2024-0035 - Approving indemnification and defense of employees of the City of Spokane (in the matter of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, Cause No. 2:23-cv-0262-TOR). | Yea |
| 04/15/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36506 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Various Funds to make grade and associated pay range changes for various positions (as more specifically described in the ordinance). | Yea |
| 04/08/24 | Ordinance C36504 - Altering the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, creating the Lodging Tax Advisory Program; amending sections 04.30.010 and 04.030.020 of the Spokane Municipal Code, and adding a new section to Chapter 04.30 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/08/24 | Resolution 2024-0033 - Approving the appointment of Arielle Anderson as the Director of Community, Housing, and Human Services for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/25/24 | Resolution 2024-0028 - Regarding the approval of year 2025 traffic calming applications and projects to be paid through the Traffic Calming Measures Fund. | Yea |
| 03/25/24 | Resolution 2024-0029 - Regarding applications to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan and setting the annual Comprehensive Plan Work Program for 2024. | Yea |
| 03/25/24 | Resolution 2024-0030 - Approving settlement of Tatyanna Presnell-$300,000. | Yea |
| 03/25/24 | Resolution 2024-0031 - Adopting a plan to address the fentanyl and opiate overdose crisis in the City of Spokane and declaring that exigent circumstances exist that demand coordination of resources available between the City of Spokane and the State of Washington, in partnership with community organizations. | Yea |
| 03/25/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36503 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Urban Forestry Fund 1) Increase revenue by $2,000,000 A) Of the increased revenue, $2,000,000 is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and disbursed by the United States Forest Service (USFS) as part of the United States Federal Government’s Inflation Reduction Act. 2) Increase appropriation by $2,000,000 A) Of the increased appropriation, $2,000,000 is provided solely for contractual services procured to plant and maintain trees in economically disadvantaged areas of the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/21/24 | Resolution 2024-0032 - Requesting the Spokane Transit Authority adopt a promotional "Expo '74 Free Fare" program to encourage regional participation in events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1974 World's Fair in Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/11/24 | Ordinance C36500 - Granting a non-exclusive franchise to use the public right-of-way to provide noncable telecommunications service to the public to Ziply Fiber, LLC, subject to certain conditions and duties as further provided. | Yea |
| 03/11/24 | Ordinance C36501 - Relating to the executive and administrative organization of the City, and amending SMC section 3.01A.315. | Yea |
| 03/11/24 | Ordinance C36502 - Relating to Pretreatment; amending SMC section 13.03A.0301; 13.03A.0408; 13.03A.0801; and 13.03A.1201; chapter 13.03A of the Spokane Municipal Code and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 03/11/24 | Resolution 2024-0027 - Regarding an update to Appendix “A” of the Public Rule for the City of Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility & Industrial Pretreatment Program & Lab Analysis Fees. | Yea |
| 03/11/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36499 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Decrease appropriation by $80,000. A) Of the decreased appropriation, $80,000 is removed solely from contractual services in the Mayor’s Office for the emergency preparedness interlocal agreement with Spokane County. 2) Increase appropriation by $80,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $80,000 is provided solely for wages and benefits in the Legal Department due to the tentative agreement between the City of Spokane and the Local 270 Prosecuting Attorneys bargaining unit. B) There is no change to the overall appropriation level in the General Fund. | Yea |
| 03/04/24 | Ordinance C36497 - Concerning the definition of Public Parking Lot in Title 17, adding a new chapter 17C.415 to the Spokane Municipal Code (Interim Zoning Ordinance). | Yea |
| 03/04/24 | Resolution 2024-0023 - Adopting various amendments to the City Council’s Rules of Procedure. | Yea |
| 03/04/24 | Resolution 2024-0024 - Updating the appointments of City Council Members to boards, committees, and commissions for 2024. | Yea |
| 03/04/24 | Resolution 2024-0025 - Approving settlement of Maryann Bouttu-$100,000. | Yea |
| 03/04/24 | Resolution 2024-0026 - Declaring the Innovia Foundation a sole source for the providing of programming, coordination, and organization for the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the 1974 World’s Fair in Spokane, and authorizing a contract with the organization. | Yea |
| 02/26/24 | Ordinance C36485 - Relating to the regulation of special events and establishing a process allowing for expanded events, amending Section 10.39.040 (D) of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 02/26/24 | Resolution 2024-0022 - Expressing support for the operational actions to support the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (Spokane Tech Hub). | Yea |
| 02/26/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36493 - Ordinance amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire Grants Misc Fund 1) Increase revenue by $1,503,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $1,503,000 is provided solely for grant reimbursement revenue from the Department of Natural Resources. 2) Increase appropriation by $1,503,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $1,500,000 is provided solely for contractual services. B) Of the increased appropriation, $3,000 is provided solely for supplies/equipment. and Fire/EMS Fund 1) Increase revenue by $75,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $25,000 is provided solely for fire protection and EMS. B) Of the increased revenue, $50,000 is provided solel | Yea |
| 02/26/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36494 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: American Rescue Plan Fund Reallocate the appropriation of $3,128,000 that was previously allocated for the purpose of the Municipal Court Justice Building. A) Of the reallocated appropriation, $3,128,000 is provided solely for an operating transfer-out to the Property Acquisition Police Fund for police vehicle purchase. That in the budget of Property Acquisition Police Fund and the budget annexed there to with reference to the Fund, the following changes to be made: 1) Increase revenue by $ 3,128,000. A) Of increased revenue, $3,128,000 is provided solely as an operating transfer-in from the American Rescue Plan | Yea |
| 02/26/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36495 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund 1) Increase revenue by $20,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $20,000 is provided solely for receipt of award from the Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund on behalf of Municipal Court. 2) Increase appropriation by $20,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $3,000 is provided solely for operating supplies. B) Of the increased appropriation, $3,000 is provided solely for clothing. C) Of the increased appropriation, $14,000 is provided solely for miscellaneous services. | Yea |
| 02/26/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36496 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Building Services (DSC) Fund 1) Add one classified Plan Examiner position (from 5 to 6). 2) Increase the appropriation for a Plan Examiner position by $89,876. The appropriation provides budget authority for salary and benefits through the rest of the current fiscal year. A) This is an increase to the overall appropriation level in the Building Services (DSC) Fund. | Yea |
| 02/12/24 | Emergency Ordinance C36492 - Relating to Water-Wastewater and Water & Hydroelectric Department rates, amending SMC sections 13.035.500 and 13.04.2014 to chapters 13.035 and 13.04 of the Spokane Municipal Code and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 02/12/24 | Ordinance C36490 - Relating to the executive and administrative organization of the City, and amending SMC section 3.01A.340. (Changing “Innovation and Technology Services” to “Information Technology.”) | Yea |
| 02/12/24 | Resolution 2024-0020 - Declaring Waste Management Services (Graham Road Facility) (Medical Lake, WA) a sole-source provider and authorizing the City to enter into a contract for disposal of non-hazardous contaminated material from construction projects to be used on an “as needed” basis for a three year period (without public bidding)-approximately $300,000 maximum over the three-year period. | Yea |
| 02/12/24 | Resolution 2024-0021 - Authorizing the execution of the funding agreements between the City of Spokane and State of Washington, Department of Ecology for the Marion Hay Intertie and Nine Mile Sewer Re-Route Project. | Yea |
| 02/12/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36491 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Management Information Systems (IT) fund 1) Increase revenue by $160,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $160,000 is provided solely for receipt of award from State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. 2) Increase appropriation by $160,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $22,000 is provided solely for contractual services. B) Of the increased appropriation, $138,000 is provided solely for capitalized computers and microprocessing equipment. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Ordinance C36454 - Relating to the waiver of certain permitting fees for solar energy systems and electric vehicle charging stations set forth in the Spokane Municipal Code and adding fees, amending SMC 08.02.031, SMC 08.02.034, SMC 15.05.040, and SMC 15.05.050. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Resolution 2024-0008 - Stating the Spokane City Council’s support for CITY OF SPOKANE MEASURE NO. 1 entitled, “LIBRARY OPERATIONS LEVY,” submitted by the Spokane City Council for the February 13, 2024 Special Election. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Resolution 2024-0016 - Stating the Spokane City Council’s support for CITY OF SPOKANE MEASURE NO. 2, entitled “Amendment to the City Charter Regarding City Council Redistricting Process,” submitted by the Spokane City Council for the February 13, 2024, Special Election. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Resolution 2024-0017 - Adopting updated business registration rules to administer and enforce the City’s business licenses and registrations and carry out the provisions of Chapter 8.01 SMC. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Resolution 2024-0018 - Approving settlement of Karen Fischer-$275,000. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Resolution 2024-0019 - Approving settlement of claims of Larry and Lois Collins-$135,000. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36488 - Carrying over from 2023 fiscal year and re-appropriating various funds for the use of certain departments and divisions of the City government and the budgeting of various outstanding grants, both revenues and expenses, of the City of Spokane, and thereby amending Ordinance No. C36467, passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled “An ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, declaring a public emergency, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage” under Section 16(D) of the City Charter as necessary for the immediate support of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Spokane, and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36489 - Ordinance C36489 amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Management Information Systems (IT) fund 1) Increase revenue by $77,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $77,000 is provided solely for receipt of award from State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. 2) Increase appropriation by $77,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $17,000 is provided solely for contractual services. B) Of the increased appropriation, $60,000 is provided solely for capitalized computers and microprocessing equipment. | Yea |
| 01/29/24 | Emergency Ordinance C36487 - Emergency Ordinance C36487 concerning land use standards for centers and corridors, amending sections 17C.122.010 and 17C.122.030 of the Spokane Municipal Code, and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 01/29/24 | Ordinance C36483 - Relating to Water; amending section 13.04.2017 to chapter 13.04 of the Spokane Municipal Code (SMC); and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 01/29/24 | Ordinance C36484 - Relating to the establishment of a process to consider and act upon community members' concerns regarding City-owned property; adopting a new Chapter 18.10 to Title 18 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 01/29/24 | Resolution 2024-0015 - Recognizing the Final South Logan Transit-Oriented Development Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement as the coordinated framework and community vision for encouraging mixed-use, walkable places in the South Logan area. | Yea |
| 01/22/24 | Ordinance C36422 - Vacating the alley between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue, from the east line of Washington Street to the west line of Bernard Street. | Yea |
| 01/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0002 - Appointing Council Members to boards and commissions for 2024. | Yea |
| 01/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0003 - Adopting various amendments to the City Council's Rules of Procedure. | Nay |
| 01/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0009 - Of solidarity with those whose lives have been forever altered by the conflict between Israel and Hamas. We envision a world where every life is cherished and valued as equal - where all humanity lives in peace, freedom, and safety | Yea |
| 01/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0010 - Regarding the appointment of Barbara Liliana Navarrete Lorenzo to fill the vacancy in Spokane City Council District 2, Position 2. | Yea |
| 01/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0011 - Of the City of Spokane, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of a taxable Limited Tax General Obligation Bond in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,175,339 to secure an interfund loan from the Spokane Investment Pool to finance the acquisition of equipment for the Waste to Energy Facility; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; establishing the provisions for repayment of the interfund loan established thereby; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 01/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0012 - Approving the appointment of Matt Boston as the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 01/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0013 - Regarding amendment to the City of Spokane Water and Hydroelectric Department – Fee & Cost Schedule. | Yea |
| 01/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0014 - Ratifying the Mayor’s January 11, 2024 Executive Declaration of Emergency. | Yea |
| 01/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36486 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,"and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund: 1) Add one exempt Deputy City Administrator position (from 0 to 1) in the Mayor’s Office. A) There is no change to the overall appropriation level in the General Fund. | Yea |
| 01/08/24 | Ordinance C36421 - Approve subject to conditions hearing on vacation of Conklin Street south of 8th Avenue, as requested by the Spokane Housing Authority. | Yea |
| 01/08/24 | Ordinance C36477 - Relating to the grant acceptance process and amending SMC 07.19.010 of Title 07.19 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 01/08/24 | Resolution 2024-0001 - Resolution and companion Budget Funding Agreement for use of funds from Traffic Calming Measures Fund for labor and acquisition of equipment dedicated to cleaning and plowing of bike lanes-$950,000. | Yea |
| 01/08/24 | Resolution 2024-0004 - Approving the appointment of Erin Hut as the Director of Communications and Marketing for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 01/08/24 | Resolution 2024-0005 - Approving the appointment of Michael Piccolo as the City Attorney for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 01/08/24 | Resolution 2024-0006 - Approving the appointment of Dawn Kinder as the Director of Neighborhood, Housing, and Human Services. | Yea |
| 12/14/23 | Ordinance C36480 - Amending Ordinance C36389 submitting a ballot proposition to the voters of the City of Spokane amending the city council redistricting process by adding a new section 62 to Article VII, repealing sections 59 and 60 of the Spokane City Charter, and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 12/14/23 | Ordinance C36481 - An interim zoning ordinance relating to housing development regulations; adopting a new Chapter 17.410 SMC, Interim Housing Regulations for Maximum Unit Counts; establishing a work program; setting an effective date; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 12/14/23 | Resolution 2023-0106 - Amending prior Resolution 2023-0043 referring a matter to the voters of the City of Spokane, and directing the City Clerk to advise the Spokane County Auditor to revise the proposition referred to the February 13, 2024, ballot. | Yea |
| 12/14/23 | Resolution 2023-0109 - Appointing for and against committee members relating to a measure on the February 13, 2024, special election ballot regarding a proposition to amend the Spokane City Charter by adding a new section 62 and repealing sections 59 and 60, all relating to the City Council redistricting process. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Ordinance C36456 - Relating to budget planning and budget presentations, and amending Section 07.14.030 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Ordinance C36468 - Relating to the City of Spokane’s Utility Tax; amending the Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) section 08.10.030(A)(3), (4) and (7) and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Ordinance C36469 - Changing the zone from Context Area 4 (CA4) to High Density Residential 55 (RHD-55) for property located at 802 East Sharp Avenue in the City and County of Spokane, State of Washington, by amending the Official Zoning Map. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Ordinance C36478 - Hearing on Final Reading Ordinance C36478 approving and confirming the 2024 Assessments and Assessment Roll for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C32923 as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Ordinance C36479 - Hearing on Final Reading Ordinance C36479 approving and confirming the 2024 Assessments and Assessment Roll for the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C35377 as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Resolution 2023-0094 - Of the City of Spokane proposing an increase in the regular property tax levy for a period of three years beginning in 2025 in an amount exceeding the limitations of chapter 84.55 RCW to provide funding for library operations; providing for the submission of the measure to the qualified electors of the City at a special election; requesting that the Spokane County Auditor hold a special election for the measure on February 13, 2024; and providing for other matters properly related thereto. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Resolution 2023-0095 - Of the City of Spokane proposing an increase in the regular property tax levy for a period of twenty years beginning in 2025 in an amount exceeding the limitations of chapter 84.55 RCW to provide funding for park improvements and safety citywide, including renovating aging parks, playgrounds, restrooms, sport courts, and trailheads; increasing park rangers and maintenance personnel; developing new parks in neighborhoods without them; adding all-weather sports fields; and protecting natural lands; providing for the submission of the measure to the qualified electors of the City at a special election; requesting that the Spokane County Auditor hold a special election for the measure on August 6, 2024; and providing for other matters properly related thereto. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Resolution 2023-0100 - Relating to the final adoption of the City of Spokane Water System Plan dated September 27, 2023, and submittal for final approval by the Washington State Department of Health. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Resolution 2023-0101 - Approving settlement of property damage claim with Lumen Technologies DBA Qwest and CenturyLink-$56,723.70. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Resolution 2023-0102 - Adopting the City of Spokane's legislative agenda for the upcoming 2024 state legislative session. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Resolution 2023-0103 - Regarding the appointment of for and against committee members relating to a measure on the February 13, 2024, special election ballot regarding a measure proposing an increase in the regular property tax levy for Library operations for a three-year period from 2025-2027. (Relates to Resolution 2023-0094) | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Resolution 2023-0104 - Regarding the appointment of for and against committee members relating to a measure on the August 6, 2024, special election ballot regarding a measure proposing an increase in the regular property tax levy for Citywide Park Improvements and Safety for a twenty-year period beginning in 2025. (Relates to Resolution 2023-0095) | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Resolution 2023-0105 - Amending the appointments of Council Members to boards and commissions. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Special Budget Ordinance C36471 - Ordinance amending Ordinance No. C36345 passed by the City Council December 12, 2022, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2023, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Decrease revenue by $1,400,000. A)Of the decreased revenue, $1,400,000 is removed from an operating transfer-in from the Public Safety Personnel and Crime Reduction Fund to the Police department. 2) Decrease appropriation by $1,460,000. A)Of the decreased appropriation, $60,000 is removed from base wages in the Human Resources department. B)Of the decreased appropriation, $1,000,000 is removed from social security in the Police department. C)Of the decreased appropriation, $400,000 is removed from education pay in the Police department. 3) Increase appropriation by $460,000. A) Of the | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Special Budget Ordinance C36472 - Ordinance amending Ordinance No. C36345 passed by the City Council December 12, 2022, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2023, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Hotel/Motel Lodging Tax Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $1,000,000. A) Of the increased appropriation $1,000,000 is provided solely for payments to the Spokane Public Facilities District. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Special Budget Ordinance C36473 - Ordinance amending Ordinance No. C36345 passed by the City Council December 12, 2022, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2023, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Workers’ Compensation Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $600,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $600,000 is provided solely for insurance claim payments. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Special Budget Ordinance C36474 - Ordinance amending Ordinance No. C36345 passed by the City Council December 12, 2022, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2023, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Office of Performance Management Fund 1) Decrease appropriation by $220,000. A) Of the decreased appropriation, $220,000 is removed from bases wages. 2) Increase appropriation by $220,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $220,000 is provided solely for contractual services. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Special Budget Ordinance C36475 - Ordinance amending Ordinance No. C36345 passed by the City Council December 12, 2022, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2023, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Solid Waste Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $1,275,000 A) Of the increased appropriation, $1,000,000 is provided solely for Fleet Services for Solid Waste Collections operations and recycling. B) Of the increased appropriation, $275,000 is provided solely for Insurance Premiums for Solid Waste Disposal. | Yea |
| 12/04/23 | Special Budget Ordinance C36476 - Ordinance amending Ordinance No. C36345 passed by the City Council December 12, 2022, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2023, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Facilities Management-Capital Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $1,200,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $1,200,000 is provided solely for machinery/equipment in the Solid Waste Department. | Yea |
